About Juniper Springs Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 76
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (555)
What Guests Are Saying
Juniper Springs Rec Area offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with friendly, helpful staff and well-maintained facilities. Many visitors enjoyed the scenic beauty, clean bathrooms, and the enjoyable kayaking experience on Juniper Run. However, some guests noted issues with noise from neighboring campers, a prevalence of ticks, and the need for maintenance on trails and facilities.
What Guests Are Saying
Juniper Springs Rec Area offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with friendly, helpful staff and well-maintained facilities. Many visitors enjoyed the scenic beauty, clean bathrooms, and the enjoyable kayaking experience on Juniper Run. However, some guests noted issues with noise from neighboring campers, a prevalence of ticks, and the need for maintenance on trails and facilities.
Review Summary
Glenn S
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SAND
The sand area community bathroom showers had no cold water....it was scalding hot. Mentioned to workers and they all knew about it, but stated maintenance ordered a part and was waiting on delivery and install. Also not sure why no site had at least electricity. Made it difficult to enjoy . Can campground be upgraded?
pam t
VerifiedMay 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SAND
The spring area was very enjoyable and the campsite was spacious and private. However, I was disappointed that so many things were broken or closed... Pavilions, paths, bathrooms, and etc. It seems like this recreation area needs some work done on it. I hope they have the resources to get it done soon.
Tim E
VerifiedMay 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: FERN
Went on a Wednesday and had the entire campground to myself. Fantastic. Always enjoy my stays here at Juniper, but still disappointed that absolutely no effort is going into restoring the trails and walkways.
Randy F
VerifiedApril 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: FERN
The bathrooms were immaculate. Whoever is cleaning is top-tier. We stayed at site 70 and there's zero privacy. We enjoyed the area and kayaking at silver springs- the area for beginner kayaking.
Lara W
VerifiedApril 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: FERN
I love Juniper and so thankful for protected and preserved outdoor spaces that we can all share as a community. Juniper is a treasure and it’s soul filling to spend time there. Thank you!
Susan A
VerifiedApril 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: FERN
Camp site was very clean and easy to get to. Amenities were functional and clean which isn’t always the case at parks in my experience. Be advised that a lot of the trails are closed off for “maintenance” but it didn’t look like much fixing was going on. Looked more like permanent closure but what was open was great. Didn’t get to do the kayak run but hopefully next time.
Vince T
VerifiedApril 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SAND
We had a great time camping and kayaking here! Bring plenty of bug spray, as there are plenty of ticks roaming…..but it is the outdoors! Very peaceful.
Krista C
VerifiedApril 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: TROP
Nice little campground and wonderful springs! Quiet and peaceful
Julie B
VerifiedApril 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: TROP
Loved the swim pull each morning and the relaxing area.
paula m
VerifiedApril 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: FERN
There is a camp store here that closes at 1pm. It may be open longer on weekends. The kayaking run is great but challenging for beginners. It's about 30 minutes or so from Ocala and Silver Springs state park, another great place for kayaking. Campground was well shaded with clean bathrooms. If you're coming for the day and it's a weekend, come early. Would definitely camp here again!
Location Juniper Springs Rec Area
Address:
26701 East Hwy 40
Silver Springs, FL, 34488
United States
From I-75, take Highway 40 east through Ocala and Silver Springs for approximately 36 miles to the Juniper Springs Recreation Area.
From I-95, take the Ocala/Silver Springs Exit (Highway 40) west for approximately 37 miles to the Juniper Springs Recreation Area.
From the intersection of Highway 40 and Highway 19, the campground is 4.5 miles west on Highway 40. The entrance is on the north side of Highway 40.
Latitude & Longitude: 29.1822 / -81.7125
Elevation: 13 feet
Policies & Rules
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Campers can check in at 2:00 pm and must check out by 11am. We do not accomodate early check-ins or late check-outs. If you arrive early, you will be required to pay the per person admission fee to access the site. If you remain after checkout, you will be assessed a late fee for occupying the site or will be required to pay the per person fee to access the swimming and picnic area. |
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Campground gate is closed and locked from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m (March - Oct) and 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. (Oct - March). Campers who check-in after the gatehouse is closed must visit the Gatehouse the next morning to complete their check-in to their site. Failure to do so will lead to a 'no show' charge to your reservation and potential forfeiture of site. |
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Camp sites must be occupied first night of reservation |
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Each campsite can hold a MAXIMUM of 2 tents and 5 campers. Maximum 2 vehicles per site (campers included); extra vehicles must park in overflow/overnight parking area and will be charged $9 per vehicle, per night |
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NO REFUNDS DUE TO WEATHER |
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Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Generators are not allowed to run during quiet hours. |
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No off-road vehicles allowed within the campground |
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Bears and raccoons frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers. Failure to comply with this regulation can result in immediate ejection from campground without refund. |
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Dogs/pets are allowed in campground only and must be leashed and supervised at all times. No dogs/pets allowed in day-use area, bathrooms, boardwalk and canoe run. |
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Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the day-use area.We ask that guests be courteous of one another and limit floats in the swimming area to under 60 inches across. Please be aware the boardwalk remains closed due to age and hurricane damage. |
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Children weighing less than 40 lbs are not allowed in rental canoes. No disposable items allowed on the canoe run (i.e., food wrappers, styrofoam coolers, cans, bottles, etc.) Only re-usable containers are allowed. |
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Private canoe and kayak launches are at a fee and limited to 30 total vessels per day. Vessels must be launch BEFORE 1:00 p.m. daily. JUNIPER RUN IS NOT FOR BEGGINERS. IT IS A WILDERNESS AREA AND MECHANICAL TOOLS ARE NOT PERMITTED, SO THE RUN REMAINS WILD. |
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Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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As per Forestry Department regulations, fines will result from the following infractions:
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